# WI Smart vs HomeBud

The clearest difference is device support: WI Smart at 2 against HomeBud's —. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WI Smart | HomeBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 10 months |
| Size | 202 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou WISTAR Mechanical & Electric Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028324761) | [JAI Products Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695834314) |

## What reviewers say

### WI Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wi-smart/id1571062398)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HomeBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebud/id6450938633)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WI Smart free?

WI Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HomeBud free?

HomeBud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which is updated more often, WI Smart or HomeBud?

WI Smart ships an update every 10 months, and HomeBud every 10 months. Most recently, WI Smart was updated on October 27, 2026 and HomeBud on October 27, 2026.

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